In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb?

This year has been the toughest I can remember.  That said there was a nice little window a week ago and lot's of fish got caught locally.  I missed due to my annual trip to the Olympic Penninsula... a trade I'll take any time.  Currently every river in the state is out due to torrential rainfall and 60 degree temperatures.  Fear not, we have a solid two months of winter steelheading left and I predict we should have fishable rivers by next week.  March, "In like a lion and out like a lamb", let's hope so.

A couple shots from my OP Trip.  Wish we could have landed as many as we lost.  Insane fish up there.

2014 Unpredictable!

This season has been an up and down of river levels with drasticly long period without measurable precipitation.  So we go a week or so with no rain, get blown out, then get two or three days of good levels...repeat cycle.  January can be like that, the weather should become less volitile in the coming months, but until then be flexible if you actually want to catch one.

Last week we stumbled into one the day before the flood.  This one seems to be lost on the Clackamas. Confusion is on a short list for his poor choice in choosing to eat or not eat;)  I think he was looking for the drainage to the east but we were glad to have him.  This was the only grab of the day and we had the river to ourselves..it only takes one!

Remember, we are still booking for Deschutes Camp Trips during the Salmonfly Hatch.
Check it out here! 

Call me anytime,

Sam Sickles
541-521-9054

Happy New Year!

Winter Steelhead

Cold and dry!  Those two things mean travelling big distances to find wiliing fish.  That said there was a nice push of fish into the Sandy over the last couple weeks.  We came in on the tail end and found multiple fish, as did others. The long term forcast looks dry so we take what we can get.  We have some days available so call me if you feel like coming out and collecting some Chrome!

Upcoming Events/Salmon Fly Hatch May 2014

We are currently filling our schedule for 3-5 day drift boat trips down the Deschutes River this spring.  You can find the details here;  https://app.theflybook.com/api/campaigns/_html/?c=302ECDCD-D918-41CB-AFCC-86C577FDB21F

We hope everyone has a great 2014!

Call me with any questions,

Sam Sickles

541-521-9054

October on the Deschutes, 2013

I'll let the pictures do the talking!

September 2013 Deschutes Steelhead Report

B-Runs are showing up!

Fishing has been solid!  Some days better than others, it is steelheading.

August Steelhead Fishing Report Deschutes River

The White River went out last night due to the late summer rains, it's should clear pretty quick.  Prior, the river has been fishing very well and fish are caught every day mostly on dry lines.  If the fishing holds up this will be one of those years.  We still have some dates open in October but September is packed and the remaining days in August are booked.

After Labor Day the angling pressure should be spread throughout the entire river making it easier for floating and enjoying your day.  If the Deschutes is on your bucket list make this the year...it's been really good!

Cheers!

SS